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Topic: Thank You (Read 6782 times)

For all of you who have been so kind in asking about my friend Chuck, I just wanted to let you know he passed away this morning from complications from the Histoplasmosis. Once again I appreciate the kind words and thoughts.

I am terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Many of us know what that's like, and it never gets easy. I hope you find a way to honor him and your friendship in the coming days. And, in some way, I hope you are able to find solace in the knowledge he enriched your life (as I'm sure he felt about you).

Until then, accept my deepest condolences and humblest good will to you.

Hugs,

Scott

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Floating through the void in the caress of two giant pink lobsters named Esmerelda and Keith.

"I'm not keen on the idea of the afterlife - not without knowing who else will be there and what the entertainment will be. Personally I'd rather just take a rest." Oscar Berger, PWA: Looking AIDS in the Face, 1996. RIP.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Hal. I am so sorry to hear about Chuck, I know how hard it is to have someone you love pass away. Just know that he is at peace now and is in no pain anymore. You will see him again one day and he will wecome you home with open arms. For now remember the happy times and know he was a good friend. I will keep you and Chucks family in my prayers.

I want to thank all of you for the kind words...it really does help. Tonight I am going to help Chris (Chuck's lover of 22yrs and my friend of 25) plan a memorial service for Friday based on Chuck's final requests. We were all holding our breath waiting to see how Chuck's very conservative, religious mother would react. She graciously decided that Chuck would have wanted Chris to finalize the details...he always did that in their relationship so he should do that now. Knowing that Chuck's final wishes will be honored makes it just a bit easier to bear.